Tiled wall and tile therefor



c. J. STANLEY El AL 2,195,904

TILED WALL AND TILE THEREFOR April 2, 1940.

Filed Jan. 27, 1939 INWNTORS= fafl/ey nfo/m T We/ch 60/1 WMMZ/ ATTORNEY$Patented Apr. 2, 1940 UNITED STATES,

I 2,195,904 TILED WALL AND TILE THEREFOR Charles J. Stanley, Chicago,111., and John T. Welch, Dowagiac, Mich.v

Application January 27, 1939, Serial No. 253,044

15 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in tiled wall and tile therefor.I

The main objects of this invention are: 7

First, to provide a tiled wall which is well adapted for use inatmospheres of high humidity and where it is necessary to frequentlywash or I clean the wall.

a follow. The invention is defined and pointed out in-the claims.

A preferred embodiment of the invent1on 1s illustrated in theaccompanying drawing, in

. which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary elevation illustrating the foundation. and theimproved tile in its relation to the foundation or the improved wallstructure.

Fig. 2 is a rear view of the embodiment illustrated of the improvedtile, the fasteners being conventionally shown.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary section on a line corresponding to line 3-3 ofFigs. 1 and 2.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary inverted perspective view of the faceplate or panel of the tile.

Fig. '5 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the body or backing for thetile.

Referring to the drawing, I is the foundation panel for supporting thetile, this foundation being preferably formed of waterproof compositionor fiberboard and is secured to the studding 2 or other suitablesupport. The waterproofing is of substantial importance in securing awall which panels 4 which may be square or of otherdesiredconfiguration, depending upon. the shape, size or disposition of thesurface tobe covered and also as to the tile design. These face platesare, in the embodiment illustrated, molded of artificial or ureaformaldehyde groups and have rearwardly (01. 72-19) projecting edge orborder flanges 5 which serve to stiffen the relatively thin face portionof the plate and also provide retaining means for the backing.

The flanges are provided with undercut or inwardly beveled lugs .6 atspaced intervals adapted asretaining parts or members for the backing.

For convenience in manufacture and assembling, the backing of theembodiment illustrated is made up of outer sections 1 and anintermediate or key section 8, the outer sections having beveled edges 9engageablewith the undercut lugs 6 by a lateral sliding movement of thesections 1. The section 8 which is in effect a key section is arrangedbetween the sections I and locks them in engagement with the retaininglugs.

Strips of adhesive tape I arranged over the joints between the sections7 and 8 retain the section 8 in position. These backing sections arealso formed .of waterproofed fiberboard.

To secure the tile in position upon the foundation, Iprovide a pluralityof rotatable drive screw fasteners I I, these fasteners being secured tothe tile backing by means of clips I2 which areseated in recesses 33provided therefor in the backing members I or the backing members whichhave interlocking engagement with the face plate of the tile.

The clips I2 have holes-I4 receiving the fasteners I l, the heads of'thefasteners being arranged on the inner sides of the clips. The clips areprovided with fastening prongs I which are clinched in the backingmembers as indicated at I6 thereby rotatably securing the fasteners tothe tile.

The holes 3 of the foundation and the fasteners I are spaced tocorrespond or so that in assembling the tile upon the foundation, thetile may be secured merely by registering the fasteners with the holesand forcing or driving them into the holes of the foundation. I

The backing preferably projects somewhat to the rear of the edges of theflanges of the face plate as shown in Fig. 3 which permits the plasticjoint filler I1 filling into the rear of the flanges. This jointmaterial is not relied upon to secure the tile in place but it doesserve to prevent the entrance of moisture and also it gives theappearance of a cement mounted tile.

The adhesive strips I0 serve as an effective means for holding thesectional backing members in position and does not prevent the tilelying fiat against-the foundation.

The improved tile is very inexpensive both in the matter of material andassembly of the tile and the mounting of the tile on the wall may bedone by relatively inexperienced workmen. While the face plates of thetile are preferably formed of molded plastic, certain features of theinvention are adaptable to face plates formed of other materials. Moldedplastic, however, has very great advantages in that it can be producedin a great variety of colors and the colors may be accordingly matchedshould occasion for replacement be required and the individual tile aswell as the wall itself is very attractive. It is not affected bymoisture.

We have illustrated and described our improvements in an embodimentwhich we consider highly practical. We have not attempted to illustrateor describe other embodiments which we contemplate as we believe thisdisclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt ourimprovements as may be desired.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboardhaving a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile eachcomprising a face plate having inturned flanges at its edges providedwith spaced lugs having inwardly beveled faces, complementary backingsections for said face plate, certain of said sections having bevelededges in interlocking engagement with said lugs and engageable therewithby lateral sliding movement of the sections within the face plateflanges, and an intermediate key section disposed between the sectionsin engagement with said lugs, said sections engaged with said lugs beingprovided with drive fasteners spaced for eng ement with said holes insaid foundation.

2. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboardhaving a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile eachcomprising a face plate of artificial resin having inturned flanges atits edges provided with spaced lugs having inwardly beveled faces,complementary backing sections for said face plate, certain of saidsections having beveled edges in interloclnng engagement with said lugsand engageable therewith by lateral sliding movement of the sectionswithin the face plate flanges, and an intermediate key section disposedbetween the sections in engagement with said lugs, said sections engagedwith said lugs being provided with fasteners spaced for engagement withsaid holes in said foundation.

3. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboardhaving a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile eachcomprising a face plate having inturned flanges at its edges providedwith spaced undercut backing engaging parts, complementary backingsections for said face plate, certain of which are in interlockingengagement with said backing engaging parts, such sections beingengageable with such parts by lateral sliding movement of the sections,and a key section disposed between the sections in engagement with saidretaining parts and secured in position therebetween, said sectionsengaged with said retaining parts being provided with rotatable drivefasteners spaced for interlocking engagement in said holes in saidfoundation.

4. A tile comprising a face plate having inturned flanges at its edgesprovided with spaced lugs having inwardly beveled faces, complementarybacking sections for said face plate, certain of said sections havingbeveled edges in interlocking engagement with said lugs and en gageabletherewith by lateral sliding movement of the sections within the faceplate flanges, and an intermediate key section disposed between thesections in engagement with said lugs and retained in position byadhesive joint lapping strips, said sections engaged with said lugsbeing provided with foundation engaging elements.

5. A tile comprising a face panel having inturned flanges in its edgesprovided with spaced undercut portions, a backing comprising a pluralityof complementary sections, certain of said sections being ininterlocking engagement with said undercut portions and engageable anddisengageable therefrom by a lateral sliding movement within the panelflanges, and an intermediate key section disposed between the sectionsin engagement with said lugs and secured in position therebetween forpreventing lateral lug disengaging movement thereof, said sectionsengaged with said undercut portions being provided with recesses intheir rear faces, drive fastening members, and retaining clips therefordisposed in said recesses and provided with prongs engaging said backingsections.

6. A tile comprising a face panel having inturned flanges in its edgesprovided with spaced undercut lugs, a backing comprising a plurality ofcomplementary sections, certain of said sections being in interlockingengagement with said lugs and engageable and disengageable therefrom bya lateral sliding movement within the panel flanges, and an intermediatekey section disposed between the sections in engagement with said lugsand secured in position therebetween for preventing lateral lugdisengaging movement thereof, said lug engaging sections being providedwith rotatable drive screw fasteners.

*7. A tile comprising a face panel of artificial resin having inturnedflanges in its edges provided with spaced undercut lugs, a backingcomprising a plurality of complementary sections, certain of saidsections being in interlocking engagement with said lugs and engageableand disengageable therefrom by a lateral sliding movement within thepanel flanges, and an intermediate key section disposed between thesections in engagement with said lugs and secured in positiontherebetween for preventing lateral lug disengaging movement thereof,said lug engaging sections being provided with support engaging members.

8. A tile comprising a face panel having undercut portions on its rearface, backing sections engageable with said undercut portions by alateral sliding movement, and a key backing section arranged between thebacking sections engaged with said undercut portions and secured inposition therebetween by means of adhesive strips overlapping the jointsof the sections.

9. A tile comprising a face panel having undercut portions on its rearface, backing sections engageable with said undercut portions by alateral sliding movement, and a key backing section arranged between thebacking sections engaged with said undercut portions and secured inposition therebetween.

10. A tile comprising a face panel provided with rearwardly directededge flanges having backing retaining portions, backing sectionsengageable with the said retaining portions by a lateral slidingmovement of said backing sections, means for securing said sections intheir engaged position, and tile supporting members carried by saidengaged sections.

11. A tile comprising a face panel of artificial resin and havingintegral backing engaging and retaining members on the rear sidethereof, a backing comprising a plurality of sections, certain of whichare engaged with said retaining members and another thereof coactingwith the retaining member engaging sections to serve as a key member,means for retaining the key member section in position, and drivefastenings mounted. on the retaining member engaging sections.

12. A tile comprising a face panel, a backing member therefor having arecess in its rear face, a headed drive fastener, and a retaining clipfor said fastener through which said drive fastener is arranged seatedin said recess and provided With retaining prongs in clinched engagementwith the backing member whereby the drive fastener is supported topermit rotative movement thereof.

13. A tile comprising a face panel of artificial resin and havingbacking engaging members on the rear side thereof, a backing comprisinga plurality of sections, certain of which are engaged with saidretaining members, another section coacting therewith to serve as a keymember, and means for retaining the key member section in position.

14. A tile comprising a face panel, a backing member therefor, a headeddrive fastener, and a retaining clip for said fastener through whichsaid drive fastener is arranged, said clip having retaining prongs inclinched engagement with the backing member whereby the drive fasteneris supported to permit rotative movement thereof.

15. A tile comprising a backing of fibrous material provided with aplurality of inwardly ope ing recesses, headed fastener members,andretainers .for said fastener members seated in said recesses andprovided with prongs penetrating said backing and having clinchedengagement therewith.

CHARLES J. STANLEY. JOHN T. WELCH.

